My back yard

I've never painted a scene from my property before, so I waited until I had some clouds to work with, and hhere it is. I produced hundreds of custom-carved signs in the building shown, but now it serves as an art studio when the outdoor one is closed due to inclement weather.

Hotel Lakeside

I stayed at this quaint old hotel in Lakeside, Ohio while attending a Plein Air paint-out a few days ago. It dates from the late 19th century, and features 12 foot ceilings, elaborate wood banisters; charm that is not possible to find in a Ramada Inn.

Dad's schoolhouse

My father, Steven Polewchak, began the first grade at this one-room schoolhouse in 1920. He, along with his sister Katheryne, could not speak a word of English; Ukrainian was used at my grandfather's home. They learned in a hurry- no special treatment in those days.

The school in now part of Lake Metroparks, housing a nature education center.

Tanks for Nothing

This M-48 Tank of Vietnam-era vintage was donated by the government for monument use by the Madison American Legion. The engine and weapons system have been removed, eliminating any chance for future "joyriders", which has happened in other parts of the U.S.

Morning at Radcliffe Road

I painted this at the Girdled Road Reservation -South, off Radcliffe Road in Leroy Twp.

Monday morning at the barn

This is a horse barn on a local estate that dates back to the early 20th century.

July's Mayapple

I went to Indian Point to paint the towering trees there, but found this little Mayapple to be just as majestic in the morning light.